Originally Posted by AYLflyer

There's worrying about germs and then theres literally having your mouth on an object that thousands of other dudes have had theirs on (phrasing?).

I've never used a shipset in any A/C I've flown because it's disgusting. It's one thing to have to grab levers, control wheels/push buttons, but having a mic up to you lips that other guys just coughed,sneezed or did whatever on is beyond gross.